ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ABIODUN OLAJUWON BADA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Olabisi Onabanjo University Sagamu | Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Growing up, I've always wanted to contribute to my society in many important ways. My nation, Nigeria, is lagging behind in the actualization of the SDGs. Studying medicine has made me realize much more, how important good health is when it comes to building a better society or nation. I'm enthusiastic about pushing the advocacy for good health and health practices in my community and beyond. To do this effectively I need to connect with other like-minded individuals and also gain needed skill and knowledge. This and many more, I believe the Millennium Fellowship program will help me with. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Get Aware, Get Help!
Diabetes and hypertension make up a large percentage of the burden of non-communicable diseases in my community and country. So, I intend to embark on a project that involves going into the community and screening adults of these diseases. The goal is to screen at least 100 adults, ensure early diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes, as well raise awareness about the risk factors, causes and prevention of these diseases. Here is a summary of the project: 1. PROJECT TITLE: Get aware, get help! : A Community-Based Campaign for Early Detection and Diagnosis of diseases (focusing on Diabetes and Hypertension for now) 2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES General Objective: -To reduce the burden of undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension through community-based screening and awareness. Specific Objectives: - To screen at least 100 people for diabetes and hypertension - To raise awareness on risk factors, causes and prevention. - To refer identified cases to appropriate healthcare facilities 3. TARGET POPULATION - Adults aged 40 years and above. - The project will be conducted in my current community, where my campus is located - which is Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria.
About the Millennium Fellow
Bada Abiodun Olajuwon is a 6th-year medical student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is passionate about medical innovations, public health, and medical research. Committed to academic excellence and personal development, he enjoys volunteering and embraces challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. He actively seeks opportunities to contribute to his field and community. A Christian who enjoys playing lawn tennis, Abiodun aspires to build a successful career as a medical doctor and entrepreneur.
